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Nora Princiotti is a sports writer for The Washington Times covering the Washington Redskins and the NFL. A New Englander at heart, Nora graduated cum laude from George Washington University in 2016 where she was a two-time sports editor of the school paper, The GW Hatchet, and won multiple awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors and Associated College Press. She previously interned at The Boston Globe, then spent a year there doubling as a beat writer covering the New England Patriots' run to Super Bowl 51. She can be reached at: nprinciotti@washingtontimes.com

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FILE - In this April 25, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins' general manager Scot McCloughan speaks during a news conference at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. McCloughan is not attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Team spokesman Tony Wyllie confirmed McCloughan's absence in an email to The Associated Press Thursday, March 2, 2017, saying McCloughan "is taking care of some family matters." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Scot McCloughan serving as draft advisor to multiple NFL teams

The Redskins ousted general manager has gone back to running his scouting service, and plenty of teams have asked for his opinions according to an NFL Network report.

April 27, 2017

Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Monday, March 6, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

On eve of NFL draft, Jalen Tabor touches base with D.C. roots

Very few players reach the NFL without a lot of help. Days before the NFL draft, cornerback prospect Jalen Tabor revisits the D.C. charter school that, along with his family, got him on his way.

April 27, 2017

Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz (86) is tackled by Washington Redskins' DeAngelo Hall (23) and Will Compton (51) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Will Compton, linebacker, re-signs with Redskins

The Redskins re-signed linebacker Will Compton, who started all 15 games he appeared in last season.

April 24, 2017

Former NFL player Ken Harvey announces that the Washington Redskins selects Southern California's Sua Cravens as the 53rd pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

For three hectic days, Redskins best-laid plans will guide them through the draft

When the 2017 NFL Draft begins Thursday night, the Redskins draft room operations will look something like this.

April 24, 2017

TCUs Josh Doctson poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by Washington Redskins as the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

In this year’s draft class, Redskins see exceptional defensive group

cott Campbell, the Redskins top scout, said Monday that this years draft class has some of the best defensive players he has seen in recent memory.

April 24, 2017

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) collides with Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals second-round series against Pittsburgh to begin Thursday

Washington has home ice throughout the playoffs, and will host Game 1 and Game 2 before heading to Pittsburgh in the teams' second-round matchup.

April 23, 2017

Washington Capitals centre Marcus Johansson (90) scores against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Sunday, April 23, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marcus Johansson leads Caps past gritty Maple Leafs

Overtime goal by Marcus Johansson leads Caps past gritty Maple Leafs.

April 23, 2017

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during first period NHL hockey round one playoff action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Barry Trotz: Alex Ovechkin ‘had that look in his eye’ after big hit

After some of the Toronto Maple Leafs speculated that Ovechkin might have been a little distracted by revenge after taking a big hit Friday, Ovechkin's coach said he didn't see it that way.

April 23, 2017

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) eyes the puck in front of Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) and Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) and left wing Marcus Johansson (90) of Sweden, during the third period of their NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner ruled out for Game 6

Though he has been skating with the team in practice, Karl Alzner's upper body injury will keep him out of Sunday's Game 6 in Toronto.

April 23, 2017

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, is helped off the ice by a trainer and Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, after he was injured during the first period of Game 5 in an NHL Stanley Cup hockey first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, April 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin, after injury scare, comes back as only he can

The Capitals star had to be helped off the ice late in the first period Friday night, but was right back out to start the second.

April 21, 2017

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) looks on as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) battle in front during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Alex Ovechkin leaves Capitals game in first period with apparent injury

Alex Ovechkin had to be helped off the ice by trainers after a big hit from Toronto's Nazem Kadri Friday night.

April 21, 2017

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2016 file photo, Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. The Redskins announced Friday, April 21, 2017, they have re-signed the restricted free agent. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Chris Thompson re-signs with Washington Redskins

The Redskins re-signed a useful third-down running back who was a restricted free agent.

April 21, 2017

Redskins 2017 schedule includes first-ever Thanksgiving home game

The Redskins open the season at home against the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 10.

April 20, 2017

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) sends Toronto Maple Leafs centre Tyler Bozak (42) to the boards during second period NHL hockey round one playoff action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals tie series 2-2, outlast Leafs 5-4 in Toronto

Capitals bounce back in Toronto, hang on for 5-4 win over Leafs. Series tied 2-2.

April 19, 2017

FILE - In this May 4, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz talks to referee Jean Hebert, (15), during the first period of Game 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals in Pittsburgh. NHL coaches will have more technology on the bench than ever before as the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. Three iPad Pros will be available for coaches on every bench and officials will also have them to review coach’s challenges, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Barry Trotz tweaks Capitals lineup

Forward Tom Wilson was bumped to the third line with Andre Burakovsky and Lars Eller, while Brett Connolly moved down to the fourth line with Daniel Winnik and Jay Beagle.

April 19, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kirk Cousins: No reason to leave if Redskins show they want him

In an interview with Peter King on the MMQB Podcast, the Redskins quarterback maintained that he'd like to stay in Washington if he feels the team is committed to him.

April 19, 2017

Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) and center Lars Eller (20), of Denmark, chase the puck against Chicago Blackhawks left wing Richard Panik (14), Slovakia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Karl Alzner ruled out of Wednesday’s Capitals-Leafs game

Washington coach Barry Trotz said the defenseman, who did not play Monday with an upper-body injury, would miss Game 4 as well.

April 18, 2017

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) looks on as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) battle in front during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Alex Ovechkin has been used sparingly, Barry Trotz promises that will change

The Capitals star left-winger has played well this series but was credited with only 15:08 in ice time on Monday because of matchups and zone starts.

April 18, 2017

Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak (42) celebrates a goal scored by left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) (not shown) as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) watches in front of defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) during first period in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Matt Niskanen, Washington Capitals defenseman: Team must win to ‘change the narrative’

After falling behind in their first-round playoff series, the Capitals know that their playoff demons will be brought up if they can't find a way to win.

April 18, 2017

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes a save on Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak (42) during first period NHL hockey round one playoff action in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals fall to Leafs, 4-3 in Game 3

The Washington Capitals fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in Toronto Monday night.

April 17, 2017